Heat oil in kadahi. Splutter cumin. Add asafoetida. Stir for about 10 seconds. Now add in onions, ginger and garlic. Shallow till onions are soft and translucent. Add bay leaf, peppercorns and channa dal. Add vegetable stock & little salt. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove the lid; add in bathua leaves along with coriander powder and green chillies. Add little more salt. Stir occasionally and cook for about 15minutes or until the mixture becomes dry. Finally sprinkle cinnamon powder & garam masala powder. Dish out and serve with a hot Indian bread.

NOTE: One has to be careful while putting in the salt, the leaves shrink, therefore it is advisable to put minimum of salt. The dish is rich in proteins, fibre and iron. So excellent for anaemia and helps in dealing with constipation and digestive disorders.